TOSSUPS - PURE TRASH DENNIS HASKINS OPEN 2002 - UT-CHATTANOOGA Questions by various authors; compiled from our most recent trash tournament, ACF Detox

1. Kimberly Johnston, 145 pounds. Toby Norman, 91 pounds. Sean O'Kane, 95 pounds. Jackie Biesanz, 95 pounds. Kenneth Sanford, 56 pounds. Myra Jackson, 30 pounds. All of these people lost that much weight by a following a diet not sponsored by, but featuring food from, FTP, this sandwich chain that's made a star of Jared Fogle. Answer: Subway

2. He professes to hate acting, but in the grand tradition ofCher and Bruce Willis, he has experienced success as both an actor and musician. He thumbs his nose at some of the biggest movies of which he's been a part -- The Jackal and Enemy a/the State in particular. He much prefers some of the smaller films he's participated in, such as Jesus' Son. The writer first noticed him as a record store employee in the John Cusack film High Fidelity, and he also appeared in Bob Roberts. FTP, name this thespian-guitarist, who appears with Kyle Gass, the other member of the self-proclaimed "greatest band in the world", Tenacious D, and some fat chick named Gwyneth Paltrow in this fall's Shallow Hal. Answer: Jack Black [Reader's note: This is a tribute to the greatest tossup in the world.]

3. Game play is simple: draw one of the 84 cards in the deck, and move your piece where the card directs. Some cards direct you to move to the first or second space ahead of you of a given color, other cards have pictures directing you to a specific space. If you get lucky, you can use the Gumdrop pass or Rainbow Trail shortcuts, but try to avoid getting your gingerbread man stuck in the Gooey Gumdrops or molasses swamp. FTP name this Milton Bradley game for young children, where the object is to be the first to reach the Candy Castle Answer: Candy Land

4. This band, which released its debut album _Message for Albert_in 1997 to little attention, is basically composed of a multi-instrumentalist singer/ who started musical training on the piano at age 2, stole his sister's guitar as a teenager to teach himself to write music, and briefly considered opera vocals before turning to pop rock. This group has toured with the Dave Matthews Band and David Gray, and takes its name from a hockey penalty. FTP, name this act fronted by John Ondrasik, which has recently gained an audience with its sophomore album _America Town_ and the song "Superman." Answer: _Five For Fighting_ (I guess you should probably accept _Ondrasik_ if that's given as an answer before his name is read)

5. Now a trademark of S.c. Johnson and Co., this brand of containment products was purchased from Dow Chemical in 1998. The blue-lidded disposable containers marketed under this name come in round and square, and have recently been joined by a three-compartment Divided variety. New EZ-Fill and Double Guard lines of the brand's signature product have also been released, though their biggest sellers continue to come in Freezer, Sandwich, and Storage types. FTP, name America's leading brand of sealable plastic bags. Answer: Ziploc

6. He was South Florida's first-ever All-American football player as a sophomore in 1998, though his propensity for injuries led him to miss half of the 1999 campaign with a groin pull. In 2000, he kicked the NCAA's second-longest field goal in history before being drafted by his current team. An 80% field goal percentage in his rookie 2001 campaign was overshadowed almost completely by an incredibly boneheaded ACL tear, which occurred during a celebration of a completely meaningless field goal for the Arizona Cardinals. FTP, name this left-footed buffoon, overshadowed and outplayed by his brother Martin. Answer: Bill Gramatica

7. The singer of this song lives her life by the moon: if it's high play, it low; if it's harvest, go slow; and if it's full, then go. She's searching for things which, because of the song's title, she just can't see, especially where she can tum to in her delicate time of need. Alone in bed, she wants to know ifshe should lick her own wounds or say "woe is me." Fortunately, after midnight, morning will come. FTP, name this song in which Nelly Furtado wants us to follow her, follow her, follow her, down, down, down, down, 'til you see all her dreams -- even though just before she's told us to make it all dark. Answer: Turn Off the Light 8. A graduate of Eric Hamber High School in Vancouver, she has yet to leave her hometown for her TV acting gigs. Canadian TV fans know her as pretty Laurel Yeung on the teen drama "Edgemont." A courtesy casting call netted the role, of Snow White for an upcoming ABC movie. However, she is best known for playing arguably Kansas' most gorgeous high school student, the object of Clark Kent's affections. FTP, name this actress who plays Lana Lang on "Smallville." Answer: Kristin Kreuk

9. The last team to make it to the NBA finals with a losing regular-season record, they lost four games to two to the Celtics in 1981. They set the record for most losses in a season with 67 in their expansion season of 1967-68, but soon improved after drafting Elvin Hayes and moving from San Diego in 1971. FTP identify this franchise, whose stars of the late 1970s included Rudy Tomjanovich and Moses Malone, and whose current stars include Cuttino Mobley and Steve Francis. Answer: Houston Rockets [accept either]

10. He has a very strict routine - pancakes with syrup on Tuesday; lime green Jello and eight fish sticks on Wednesday; 12 cheese balls before bed. He mutters the entire "Who's on First?" routine when nervous and he's got a knack for counting things quickly like spilled toothpicks or a six-deck blackjack shoot. His underwear is purchased at K­ Mart and he must watch Judge Wapner of "The People's Court." FTP, name this autistic savant that netted Dustin Hoffman an Oscar. Answer: Raymond Babbitt or Rain Man

11. They first made noise in 1994 when they released the single "Da Underground." The next 2 years saw the singles "Samba Magic" and "Fly life." They then signed with XL Recordings and released their first full album Remedy. The group is comprised of British DJs & producers Simon Ratcliffe and Felix Buxton. FTP, name this group whose 2001 album features such singles as "Romeo" and "Where's Your Head At?" Answer:

12. He hates lima beans, but had them for supper. He thinks he accidentally called Australia at his father's office, & thinks he may move there. He wakes up with gum in his hair as an omen of things to come in a Judith Viorst book. FTP, name this kid who has a terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad day. Answer: Alexander

13. Chasati and Xavier were the first two to be kicked off, having lost the Rock the Boat Mission after the other players teamed up against them. Kyle won the Pig Spit competition, so he and Shari chose the Warrior and the Strength idols, with the purple team choosing the Shark and Beach idols in the next episode. The $25,000 prize eventually went to the purple team who had received the Hula idol when the red team was eliminated. FTP, name this Saturday Fox show, a teen version of Survivor. Answer: Moolah Beach

14. A psychology graduate from the University of Arizona, his only credited acting role is as himself in 1999's Frankie Goes to Hollywood. His first work behind the camera was in 1972's The Culpepper Cattle Company. He has been quoted as saying, ""We are in the transport business. We transport audiences from one place to another." to describe his work. For 10 points - identify this producer best known for films where stuff blows up a lot like Days o/Thunder, Armageddon, and Pearl Harbor. Answer: Jerry Bruckheimer

15. This company was founded in 1919 when Frank Wright decided to help market a beverage concocted by Roy Allen. They started selling in America's first drive-in cafe. In the 1920's, when refrigeration was problematic, an employee of the company thought of adding ice cream to the main drink, creating a float. FTP, name this company famous for its frosty mugs of root beer. Answer: A&W

16. Debuting in September 1995, its male host is the author of "Tim the Die-Hard Packer Fan" while its female host wrote "Getting in Touch With Your Inner Bimbo." Super-Hero Sandwiches, An Eclair to Remember, and Arnold Schwarteneggs Benedict are among the recipes produced in its cooking segment. For 10 points - identify this show starring Paul Gilmartin and Annabelle Gurwitch, a TBS Friday night staple. Answer: Dinner and a Movie 17. The earliest version of these was introduced in 1917 while the primary spokesperson was hired in 1921. By 1923, they were named after him. In 1966, they finally came in colors other than black and white, and in 1970, a suede version was released. In 1986, a knee-high version was created, in which the top folds down to the standard high-top height. Named for a famous basketball player, FTP, identifY this perennially popular brand of canvas sneakers from Converse. Answer: Chuck Taylor All-Stars [accept Chuckies]

18. An old married couple. A girl with a backpack. A businessman. Vincent Pastore. The WVIR Dateline 29 News team. A woman waiting for a taxi. A pickup basketball game. Tiki Barber. A 2nd grade class. Hallie Eisenberg. NY Firemen. A police horse. Conan O'Brien. Blue Man Group. All ofthese are the recipients of a hug in, FTP, this 2001 video by the Dave Matthews Band. Answer: Everyday

19. Green Hill, Marble, Spring Yard, Labyrinth, Star Light, and Scrap Brain were the names of its six zones, each of which had three different levels. Armed with red sneakers and gold rings, at the end of each zone the hero confronted the villain, a mad scientist trying to implement a world-domination scheme by turning cuddly animals into mechanized monsters, each time with a different strange battle vehicle. For ten points, name this Sega game, in which the title character tries to subvert the nefarious Dr. Ivo Robotnik with his speed and his spin attacks. Answer: Sonic the Hedgehog

20. His last name is Carson, and he was "born" March 13, 1961. Named for the son of Ruth and Elliot Handler, he made his first appearance at a 1961 convention. Over the years, he's been an airline captain, lifeguard, Olympic skater and rock star. In 1992, he came with two-tone hair, a faux leather vest and a pierced ear, prompting rumors that he dumped his long-time girlfriend and swung the other way. FTP name this MatteI doll and still, we guess, boyfriend of Barbie. Answer: Ken

21. Will Gaffney, a stand in for David Morse, was killed in ajeep accident during the shooting of this film in Ecuador. Inspired by the book The Long March to Freedom by Thomas Hargrove, Morse plays Peter Bowman, a civil engineer trying to build a dam in a ficticious South American country. He is kidnapped, and his wife hires ex-British army officer Terry Thorne to negotiate his release. David Caruso appears as a mercenary in this 2000 film, which FTP caused the breakup of Dennis Quaid's marriage, as Russell Crowe had an affair with his co-star, Meg Ryan. Answer: Proof of Life

22. Vicente Padilla, Nelson Figueroa, Jason Grimsley, Glenn Davis, Mike Boddicker, Brady Anderson, Steve Finley, Pete Harnisch, Omar Daal, and Travis Lee have all been involved in trades for (or with) this man. He was the MVP of the 1993 NLCS even though he didn't win a game, but he went 4-0 with a 1.12 ERA in the 2001 postseason. FTP, name this 2001 NL Cy Young runner-up who shared the World Series MVP with his taller teammate. Answer: Curt Schilling

23. Created in 1930 by James Dewar, when first introduced they cost a nickel for two. Americans eat more than five hundred million each year and the Hostess factories can produce up to 1,000 over minute. They are still sold in twos, although a larger box of singly wrapped ones is available. With a name inspired by a shoe company, FTP, name this cream filled snack cake with a food cowboy for a mascot. Answer: Twinkies

24. She's made two guest appearances as Hannah on the J.J. Abrams-created TV show "Felicity," which accounts for how she met real-life husband Scott Foley. On the big screen, she's appeared in _Mr. Magoo_, _Washington Square-, _Pearl Harbor_, and ~ude, Where's My Car?_ She had starring roles on the short-lived TV shows "Significant Others" and "Time of Your Life," but is currently gaining attention for the breakout lead she plays on a new J.J. Abrams-created program. FTP, name this actress who portrays sexy graduate student/double agent Sydney Bristow on ABC's "Alias." Answer: Jennifer - Garner-

25. The name's the same. The former lead guitarist of the band "Dingoes Ate My Baby," the nickname of a wideoutlkick returner for last year's St. Louis Rams, the better known nome de guerre of the Oswald State Penitentiary, and the land consisting of the following four countries: Winkie, Gillikin, Quadling, and Munchkin. FTP give the two letter common name: Answer: Oz